US Bridges

US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 210004902517190

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesLime Kiln Creek Relief
Location5.3 MI N Natchez Trace
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates32.44835, -90.29346
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$382 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.